Purdue's PHADE technology lets cameras ‘talk' to you

It's become almost second nature to accept that cameras everywhere - from streets, to museums and shops - are watching you, but now they may be able to communicate with you, as well. New technology from Purdue University computer science researchers has made this dystopian prospect a reality in a new paper published today. But, they argue, it's safer than you might think.
The system is called PHADE, which allows for something called “private human addressing,” where camera systems and individual cell phones can communicate without transmitting any personal data, like an IP or Mac address...Read more ...

Microsoft may be aiming for Amazon with cashier-less shopping technology

SEATTLE - Microsoft may be gearing up to challenge Amazon on its home turf - the world of retail shopping - by developing cashier-less technology for grocery stores. Six people told Reuters news service that the Redmond software company is...Read more ...